Music

The Music BA program is for students who wish to specialize in music and still have time to explore WVU's academic offerings. It’s also perfect if you want to combine the study of music by double majoring in a non-music field.

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Overview

What is Music at WVU like?

Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Music provides the opportunity to major in music while pursuing a broad liberal arts education. Depending upon the courses taken beyond those required for the major, you may prepare for a variety of careers, not just those associated with
music.

To enter this program, in addition to being admitted to WVU, you must meet audition requirements on one of the following: a band or orchestral instrument, guitar, piano or voice.

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Careers

What can you do with this degree?

Students who graduate with this degree have a wide variety of career options including freelancing, solo performing and performing in the entertainment industry.

Some further their education by attending graduate school in an arts-related field or another field of study.

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Music major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Bright Outlook

Green Occupation

Requires a Graduate Degree

Music Composers and Arrangers

Write and transcribe musical scores.
Possible job titles for this career include: Film Composer.

Courses

What are the courses like in Music at WVU?

Major Map

For a program overview, learning goals and course descriptions, visit the course catalog.

Cost and Aid

How much does Music at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates for the 2018-19 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current West Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Ways to Save

Transfer Articulation Agreements

To simplify the transfer process, we have formal agreements with certain institutions. These agreements outline the courses you should take to prepare for transferring to WVU. In addition to guaranteed admission agreements Music has transfer articulation agreements with:

Related Programs

What other options does WVU have?

Our MDS program gives you the flexibility of selecting three minors to create an individualized educational plan. At least two of the minors must be selected from programs offered by the College of Creative Arts.

Where is WVU?

West Virginia University located in Morgantown, is located about 70 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA. Close to D.C., Cleveland, and New York City, too. Fill in your address below to find out how close WVU is to you.